Fixed-blade knife

How to choose the best fixed knife

Fixed knives come in many shapes and sizes. They can be divided into categories, with each knife tailored for a specific purpose.

A survival knife, for example, is great for survival activities. It's large, rock-solid and can handle every challenge. After all, if you're in a survival situation, you need to be able to rely on your knife. Use a survival knife to build a shelter, chop wood or set traps.

A bushcraft knife, like a survival knife, is used for outdoor activities. Bushcraft knives are generally more compact than survival knives though, making them more suitable for precise cutting tasks. Use a bushcraft knife for bushcraft activities such as woodcarving, getting a fire started, food prep and building yourself a shelter.

Are you still unsure whether you should pick a bushcraft knife or a survival knife? Check out our infotopic about bushcraft knives and survival knives.

Machetes are large knives that are suitable for chopping away vegetation. Or you could use them to get rid of those pesky thorny bushes in your garden.

Hunting knives are specifically designed for hunting purposes: think of processing game. This type of knife is not only suitable for hunting but is also widely used for survival.

The bowie knife was originally a combat knife that became popular as a hunting knife. This knife is still commonly used for hunting and survival, though it's also a common sight in knife collections.

Neck knives are fixed knives worn around the neck to be quickly available in emergency situations. This type of knife is perfect for those looking for a small, portable fixed blade.